Software Engineer; Hybrid

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Salary Range: $ - $.

Benefits include:

• 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.
• 10% 401k benefit.
• Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
• Education/training allowances.

Enlighten is a cutting‑edge technology company dedicated to developing innovative software solutions for our clients. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer to join our team. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing complex software capabilities for computer‑based systems, while working closely with other talented engineers to create solutions that meet the needs of our clients.

This role offers the opportunity to work with modern tools and technologies and encourages staying current with the latest developments. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative team committed to delivering high‑quality software solutions. If you are a self‑motivated, creative, detail‑oriented engineer passionate about innovation, we would love to hear from you.

• Strong working knowledge and experience developing Java and/or Kotlin based software capabilities.
• Inquisitive nature, responsiveness, and excellent testing skills.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.
• Seamlessly transition between hands‑on execution and team guidance, treating mentorship and team leadership as inherent components of senior‑level impact.
• Keep up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software development.
• Work in a fast‑paced, small business environment with a talented team.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• U.S. citizenship required; a current U.S. Government security clearance not required on day one but will be processed for a Secret level clearance.
• At least 9 years of experience in Software Engineering, Modern Java Frameworks and Libraries (e.g., Spring, Guava) and a Bachelor’s in a related field; 7 years relevant experience with a Master’s; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Experience designing enterprise APIs.
• Experience in RESTful web services.
• Experience in Microservices architecture.
• Experience in Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigms.
• Experience with the agile software lifecycle.
• Ability to learn quickly and work well both independently and in a team setting.
• Experience with the Linux operating system.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Git, Nexus, Maven).
• Demonstrated experience serving as a tech lead, mentor, or manager for engineering teams.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1–2 days per week at the Columbia, MD office.

• Experience with cloud‑native technologies, specifically AWS or Azure.
• Proficiency in distributed databases, No
  
  SQL, and search engines such as Elasticsearch, Mongo
  
  DB, or Solr.
• Strong scripting skills and familiarity with Kotlin.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Previous exposure to the Big Data Platform.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and standard dev tools (Jira, Confluence, Git Hub).
• Ability to obtain or maintain DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II compliance certifications.

Additional benefits and perks are available. More information can be found on our website at